June 11, 2019

Poland sacks CEO of state-run coal miner JSW, shares tumble

The CEO of Polish state-run coking coal producer JSW was sacked by the energy ministry on Tuesday following a dispute over strategy.

June 11, 2019

Europe researches, miners work on social licence to operate framework

European nations are working on making sure the new wave of resource exploitation applies lessons learned from countries such as Canada and Australia.

June 11, 2019

India unveils spacecraft that will look for energy sources on the moon

Chandrayaan-2, the country’s second lunar mission, is scheduled to lift off July 15.

June 10, 2019

Dividend proposal at Russia’s Nornickel not being discussed – Potanin spokesman

Some shareholders at Russia's Norilsk Nickel were not satisfied by a proposal to change its dividend policy.

June 10, 2019

Finland’s Metso buys Canada’s McCloskey for $317m

Metso said the mobile aggregate equipment market was expected to grow 4-6% annually during 2019-2023.

June 10, 2019

London Metal Exchange and Fastmarkets to set lithium price benchmark

The exchange will work Fastmarkets to provide the reference price lithium, a key component in the batteries that power electric vehicles and high-tech devices.

June 10, 2019

Swiss expert to start work on new standards for mining dam safety

The International Council on Mining and Metals (ICMM) has picked someone outside the industry to oversee an initiative aimed at setting new dam safety standards for miners.

June 7, 2019

Sweden eyes Peru’s lithium

According to Sweden's Deputy Minister of Foreign Trade and Promotion, the country has become lithium-thirsty due to an increase in demand for electric cars.

June 6, 2019

Russia’s Rusal says no plans for any projects in Venezuela

Russian aluminium producer Rusal does not plan to implement any projects in Venezuela.

June 6, 2019

Nyrstar suspends Port Pirie lead smelter, declares force majeure

The company stopped output at Port Pirie on May 28 due to an unplanned outage at the blast furnace.